Author: Simon Britten

At the 22 March meeting, the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board: approved the recommended bus stops on Innes Road (3 board members voted in favour, 2 against, 1 was absent); approved an easement to drain water over Janet Stewart Reserve; approved the reclassification of part of MacFarlane Park; approved an easement to carry telecommunications over Havana Gardens Reserve; approved a grant from the Board’s Positive Youth Development Fund; and received the area report covering initiatives and issues current within the Community Board area. The board will next meet at 9am on 12 April 2019. Click through to read the full minutes:
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/…/PICB_20190322_MIN_32…

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This Thursday 28 March at 6:30pm there will be a community meeting at the Scottish Society Hall to discuss the Downstream Effects Management Plan for the Christchurch Northern Corridor project. This is a community-initiated meeting being held independently of the Council’s consultation process. Click through for details…
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Grassmere Street is closed to enable a traffic island and kerb & channel to be constructed. This work may take up to two weeks to complete, and there’s a detour set up via Grants Road and Proctor Street.

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With the Sanitarium building demolished, work is commencing on the expansion of the Papanui Mitre 10. The building is set to be extended by around 30 metres, gaining 9 more aisles and a larger cafe. Completion is expected later in 2019.

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Want to know more about proposed changes to zones & rolls for Christchurch high schools, and how this might impact the Papanui area? Click through for analysis and more details, and note there are consultation meetings including at Papanui High on 25 March and at Burnside High on 28 March.
https://simonbritten.com/…/papanui-impacted-by-proposed-sc…/

Papanui impacted by proposed school zone and roll changes

“Analysis: the Papanui area will be impacted by proposed changes to zones and the capacity of Christchurch high schools arising from a review that aims to reduce out of zone enrolments across the ci…”

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The first drop-in information session for those wanting to learn more or give feedback on the Council’s Christchurch Northern Corridor traffic mitigation plan is from 10:30am-12:30pm today Wednesday 20 March at the Scottish Society Hall 136 Caledonian Road. Further sessions are on 25 March at 5pm (St Albans School), 26 March at 3:30pm (Scottish Society Hall), and 4 April at 5pm (St Albans School). Click through for more information:
https://ccc.govt.nz/…/consultations-an…/haveyoursay/show/226

Christchurch Northern Corridor traffic mitigation

“How we propose to manage the increase in traffic when the Christchurch Northern Corridor opens. We’re seeking your comment on recommendations for the St Albans, Edgeware and Mairehau areas.”

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The Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board will meet this Friday 22 March at 9am in the Papanui boardroom. The agenda includes: Innes Road bus stops; approvals to allow intersection improvements at the junction of Hawkins, Lower Styx & Marshland Roads; reclassification of part of MacFarlane Park to accommodate buildings located there; approval of a telecommunications easement over a reserve; an application to the Board’s Positive Youth Development Fund; and an area report covering initiatives and issues current within the Community Board area. The meeting is open for the public to attend. Click through for the full agenda:
https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/…/PICB_20190322_AGN_32…

Agenda of Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board – 22 00 2019
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Last chance to have your say: feedback on ECan’s draft Annual Plan for 2019/20 closes at 5pm on Tuesday 19 March. Click through for more information, including summary information, downloadable documents, and an online feedback form.

“Have you had your say about the proposed increased funding for public transport to match supporting funding from the New Zealand Transport Agency, and increased funding in water management, pest control and biodiversity? You an give your feedback online before 5pm Tuesday 19 March. Click below to…”

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Today’s Papanui Neighbourhood Fair has been cancelled. See this post for more details:

“Our hearts, prayers and thoughts are with the Muslim community and all those people and communities impacted by the tragedy. The Papanui Neighbourhood Fair 17th March is cancelled due to the tragedy. We apologise to anyone negatively affected by our decision to cancel but hope you understand our…”

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The man arrested outside Papanui High School on Friday afternoon has been confirmed by Police Commissioner Mike Bush to be “A member of the public who just wanted to get their kids home”. In a report on Newshub, Police claim he had a firearm with him, but he denies this. The key point is that he was not involved and has been released without charge.

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